Payment Terms for Importing from China: T/T, Trade Assurance & L/C
Payment terms are where importers either protect their money or hand it over. The structure you agree with a Chinese […]
Agents & Fees
Fees, payments and working with agents: sourcing commissions, landed cost math, payment safety and forwarder vs agent decisions.
Freight Forwarder vs Sourcing Agent: Which One Do You Need?
Freight forwarders and sourcing agents both sit between you and China, both book shipments, and both send invoices with line
How to Calculate Landed Cost from China (Formula + Example)
Landed cost is the total cost of getting one sellable unit from a Chinese factory to your door, and it
How to Choose the Right China Sourcing Agent (Checklist)
10-point checklist to vet any sourcing agent before trusting them with your money.
How Sourcing Commissions Really Work
What fair agent fees look like, what is bundled in, and the hidden-margin tricks to watch for.